Traveling Summer Camp Director East Bay

Camp Directors are the driving force behind our vibrant summer day camp communities at Galileo Learning. Travel Camp Directors support the region by providing coverage for Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director absences or when additional support is needed at a camp. They travel to various camp locations as needed to ensure smooth camp operations throughout the region.  

Reporting to the regional Field Program Manager you will be responsible for creating a welcoming joyful environment that embodies the magic of Camp Galileo! Youll manage and mentor staff oversee daytoday camp operations provide a safe and inspiring camp experience and cultivate a culture of curiosity creativity and endless fun for all.

YOU ARE:

• Inspired by Galileos Mission: You are drawn to innovative education projectbased learning and the professional yet playful culture that sets Galileo apart. The idea of fostering the next generation of innovators excites you.

• An Operations Champion: You know what it takes to run a topnotch youth program. With a keen eye for camper safety and customer experience you effortlessly prioritize tasks and solve problems on the fly to keep camp running smoothly.

• A StudentCentered Leader: You thrive in building connections with K8 age campers. Your mix of humor warmth and a focus on safety elevates the camp experience making every day unforgettable for both campers and staff.

• Flexible and Proactive: Change is your playground. You Adapt quickly to different environments and teams filling in various leadership or support roles as needed.

• Supportive & Empowering: You bring out the best in others; your leadership style is grounded in celebrating wins fostering innovation and coaching your team for continuous growth.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal role working February 24 2025 August 30 2025 with a varied schedule divided into three distinct seasons. Exact dates will vary based on the Camp Directors hire date and the dates of camp operations:

Training & Camp Preparation: up to 15 hours per week 

• Typically late February through early June

• Flexible remote schedule from late February until 23 weeks before your camp start date (early June or early July depending on the location). During this time youll participate in regular required live training (both via zoom and in person) weekly checkins online resource training and a weekend retreat in the Bay Area. You may also attend local marketing events and complete a camp walkthrough.

OnSite Responsibilities: 40 hours per week 

• Early June through early August depending on camp operations dates

• This role requires frequent travel to up to 6 camp locations within your region. You will provide support where needed sometimes stepping in with little notice to ensure uninterrupted camp operations.

• Once camp is in session 68 weeks) youll typically work around 40 hours weekly. Due to the substitute nature of this role your weekly schedule and assigned camps will vary based on where coverage is needed most during the camp season. You will cover a range of shifts between 7 am and 6 pm. When not scheduled or called in as a Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director you will be a flexible onsite substitute to support the general successful operations of camp.

PostCamp WrapUp: up to 10 hours total 

• 3 4 weeks after closing of camp location

• After camp ends youll work remotely for an additional up to 10 hours to finish camp administrative tasks write staff performance reviews have a required final debrief meeting with your manager return your laptop and close out the season.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• During the camp preseason you will engage actively with both asynchronous and live training and participate in a supportive Camp Director learning cohort and check in weekly with your manager to plan and prepare for a stellar camp launch. 

• Throughout the summer utilize our extensive training and resources to efficiently manage your tasks time and responsibilities both before and during the summer and plan and operate a successful camp program.

• Support and provide leadership to the assigned camp teams ensuring that the camp continues to embody Galileos mission at all times.

• Depending on the region you may be assigned a home camp where you will provide support when other coverage is not needed in the region or you may be assigned to rotate as a support staff member between camps throughout the region. 

• Provide coverage for Camp Directors and Assistant Camp Directors in their absence ensuring that all camp operations run smoothly. This includes managing staff camper behavior and daily operations on short notice. When acting as a Camp Director:

  •  Youll be at the heart of bringing Galileos mission to lifefostering creativity innovation and joy in a supportive and dynamic camp atmosphere.

  • When providing leadership coverage at a camp youll consider parent and student perspectives in every decision you make building strong relationships and trust. You may also attend community events in the camp preseason to connect with potential camper families. 

  • When providing leadership coverage at a camp you will connect with families for regular checkins to share camper experiences discuss behavior address concerns and ensure that every camper is wellsupported to get the most out of their summer with Camp Galileo.

  • In partnership with our People & HR teams youll handle compliance and employee relations matters and enforce company policies including staff onboarding timecard approvals and conducting daily safety checks.

COMPENSATION:

The estimated total compensation for this role in Year 1 includes the following components:

• Weekly Salary: $1450 weekly salary based on geography and tenure. For the duration of summer camp operations the Camp Director position is Full Time exempt. 

• Training & Camp Preparation Rate: $23 per hour based on geographic location and tenure. For the duration of training and camp preparation the Camp Director position is Part Time nonexempt. 

• Potential Bonus: If you are assigned as the acting Camp Director for a single site for a full calendar week (Monday Friday) you will be eligible for the Camp Director bonus for that week. Calculated as $1 per camper week enrollment.

• Other Benefits: 

  • Unlimited free camp for your child(ren) OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)

  • 15 off Friends and Family Discount for those you love

  • Priority nomination for Innovation for All (financial assistance) scholarship for anyone you know

  • Eligible for mileage reimbursement above 40 miles round trip per day

This estimate reflects a good faith effort to provide a realistic understanding of what a new hire may earn in their first year. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience skill set and performance.

Qualifications :

YOU HAVE:

• 3 years of work experience in K8 education or a combination of relevant collegiate coursework and work experience

• 1 year of demonstrated management experience and ability to coach a team toward success

• Ability to work parttime remotely starting in Februaryhours per week) and then fulltime onsite starting in June 2025. Exact dates vary based on various factors including camp location.

• Ability to travel to two onsite training events during the precamp season

• Ability to travel to multiple locations across one or more region(s) throughout the summer

• Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple priorities

• Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to become certified prior to the start of camp

• Ability to complete all required State certifications prior to the start of camp including statespecific mandated reporting requirements

At Galileo we value divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Camp Directors start from a wide variety of backgrounds including but not limited to: school teaching camp counseling & leadership afterschool programming coaching museum education and leadership in retail or customer service. In addition research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60 of the requirements women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match all criteria. Even if you dont necessarily meet every checkbox in the job description but you think you have what it takes we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Constantly operate a computer (including typing reading)

• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

• Constantly communicate inperson virtually and from a range of distances

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

During your onboarding process you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening a background check and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

COVID19

All onsite employees will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID19 unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical disability or religious reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted and will not affect the consideration of any persons application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities tasks and duties.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime